Magic Cat

This is a tale I don't expect you'll believe,
I'll start at the end, so not to deceive.

It's the strangest story you're likely to hear,
Korat my cat, speaks really quite clear.

At times, he'd take his heroic cat pose
And stare at me as if he already knows.

He'd climb up my shoulder close to my ear,
Always would do it without any fear.

Using his raspy low voice to distinctively say,
"There's danger right here, get out of the way".

"Gas, get out"- "Fire, go hide"-
"Bad people in here"- I'd quickly abide.

Should you ask people around,
They'll say Korat can't be found.

Or he didn't exist, never been heard,
Only I could see him, not missing a word.

Usually left food out for him to consume,
Always was gone, I'd reasonably presume.

Had his own life, not one to stay,
Never saw a challenge where he'd run away.

Was he a delusion, as some might surmise?
If they'd heard little whispers, it'd certainly surprise.

The family was safe, I can prove all that,
I owe all the credit to my magical cat.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gelok Avatar
February 17, 2022 at 5:03 PM
I just love these pet poems...I too wrote about my cat...they are magical even IF they aren't actually there. lol
Gaul Avatar
February 17, 2022 at 5:26 PM
Virginia, thanks for your read and comment. Korat thanks you too.
Waters Avatar
August 14, 2018 at 11:52 PM
cool cat magic - congratulations on top win
Gentry Avatar
August 13, 2018 at 3:07 PM
Congratulations on your #1 win. Such a well-written story and so sweet. :)
Gaul Avatar
August 13, 2018 at 4:42 PM
Susan, cats are fun to love and write about. Even black cats as you know. So thanks so much for your kind comments.
Roper Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 10:47 PM
Awe.. sounds like a marvelous cat..a magnificent write, Greg, congratulations on you great win! Hugs Eve
Gaul Avatar
August 13, 2018 at 5:45 AM
Thanks for joining the fun Eve with me and Korat. Appreciate your kind comments as always.
Kendrick Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 6:12 PM
Ahhh!! Congrats on your winning work. Way to go. Sara
Gaul Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 10:17 PM
Sara, cats are great topics for poetry. Korat constantly sings its praises. Thanks so much.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 12:09 PM
Your poem is so sweet Greg. Congratulations on your deserving First Place win! Cats are wonderful rather wild or as pets. They are a blessing. : )
Gaul Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 10:14 PM
You must be a fine poet because you are a cat lover. Thanks for your kindness.
Gauthier Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 9:36 AM
A fun and wonderful poem, Greg. Congrats on your top win.
Gaul Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 11:33 AM
I thank you and Korat thanks you.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 5:57 AM
Congrats on your top win, Gaul!
Gaul Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 11:32 AM
Kim, thanks for your kind comment. Congrats to you too.
Allison Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 5:56 AM
what an amazing story Greg, I know animals especially cats and dogs posses senses we human's dont have :-) many congrats on your win - would be lovely to see a pic of the 'hero'! hugs Jan xx
Gaul Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 11:37 AM
Can't send a pic of Korat because he's fictitious. Korat is a kind of cat that imitates human characteristics. You can look it up but your guess was on the right track. Good thinking and glad you enjoyed the Korat fun.
Kitchin Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 4:21 AM
I really liked this, very creative, congratulations on your first place win.
Gaul Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 5:40 AM
Thanks for joining in the fun. Appreciate the award and thanks for running the contest. Korat thanks you as well.
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